The Peru Gazette

Source: ‘Dismal session’ for Adirondack Park legislation after amendments fail

Source: North Country lawmakers vote against raising age for semi-automatic guns | NCPR News

Source: Assembly redistricting map faces another day in court

Source: Police ask for public’s help with Plattsburgh death investigation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Authorities are asking for the public’s help for additional clues in the suspicious overnight death of a local mother.

Source: Potsdam police chief defends Nick Hillary’s detention in civil right suit | NCPR News

Keeseville – The Anderson Falls Heritage Society regrets to announce that the presentation, “Hidden in Plain Sight: Seneca Perry & Son”, scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, has been canceled.  We hope to reschedule this presentation for later this summer.        Our next regularly scheduled presentation will be: “Rich in History: A Champlain Valley Reader”, […]

Source: Westport’s lakeside summer concerts return | Sun Community News WESTPORT | Free concert series begins July 7.

Source: Crews battle raging fire in the heart of Ticonderoga | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | Crews from several area fire departments battled a blaze in the heart of downtown Ticonderoga after flames ripped through one of the district’s historic buildings Wedne

Beware! Snapping turtles are slowly and hazardously crossing roads throughout the Adirondack Park in search of sandy and loose soil where they can lay their eggs. Be aware of these magnificent creatures.

Peru – Last summer retired Peru teacher Don Evans moved something very special from his backyard to his front yard at 7 Oakdale Drive in Peru. Fortunately, it’s still in his front yard this summer. The garden doesn’t have vegetables; instead, it’s a fairy garden designed to make magic happen for children, a miniature garden […]

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Source: Burlington ferry service unlikely to return in ‘near future’

Source: Local woman mourned as investigation continues | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Melissa Myers’ family and friends are now mourning her loss as the homicide investigation into her death continues.

Source: Local golfers compete at states | Sun Community News WILTON/ELMIRA | Nineteen golfers from Section VII competed at the NYSPHSAA state championships June 4-6 at the McGregor Links Golf Course in Wilton (girls) and the Mark Twain Golf Course in Elmira.

Source: Moose spotted wandering southern Essex Co. | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Man rescued from Lake Champlain after kayak capsized | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: High gas prices causing pain | News | pressrepublican.com

By retired Peru District teacher and principal Jim Howard When it comes to games, Pickleball is an unlikely name for an unlikely addiction.   While most people associate the word addiction with drugs and horrible consequences, being hooked on Pickleball can hopefully help one to live longer and happier. Pickleball is a simple game, often […]

The Clinton County Youth Court will be holding a new member training on June 28th and 29th from 9 am-12 pm on both days. If you know a youth in grades 7-12 that would be interested in being a member of a court that tries real cases for juveniles who have committed offenses within the […]

Source: Allergies acting up? Pollen problems on the rise across our region

Source: Former DEC Commissioner will again lead Olympic development board | NCPR News

Source: Rouses Point gears up for annual July 4th celebration | Sun Community News ROUSES POINT | The Rouses Point Stars and Stripes on the Lake committee has announced its 4th of July event lineup.

Source: 2023 FISU Games to leave lasting sustainable housing legacy  | Sun Community News LAKE PLACID | A residential housing development built for the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games is designed to become much-needed workforce housing soon after the